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Janna’s Blessing Bags donated to Newberry Law Enforcement Offices
NEWBERRY — Gift bags have been donated to the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office and Newberry Police Department in honor of a deputy who died from cancer. Janna’s Blessing Bags are filled with essential items that can be given to the homeless, displaced citizens, or those that find themselves in an emergency. In addition to the gifts, the bag contains information on how to get further assistance from social providers if needed.
Newberry College launches master’s in criminal justice
NEWBERRY — Newberry College is pleased to announce the addition of its third graduate program: a Master of Arts in criminal justice. The announcement comes after the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges greenlighted the program with full accreditation. The versatile, 100% online program can be...
Lions Club contributes to enhancements to Newberry Opera House
NEWBERRY — In a remarkable display of community support, the Newberry Opera House Performing Arts Center has recently received a substantial contribution from the Newberry Lions Club. This gesture, stemming from the sale of Lions Club property, marks a significant commitment by the club to the enrichment of Newberry’s community life.
Farm Bureau Insurance and Newberry County Farm Bureau spread holiday cheer
NEWBERRY — Newberry County Farm Bureau and local Farm Bureau Insurance agents are bringing a little more joy to this holiday season by helping those in the community facing financial or medical hardships. The local office donated $1,000 to Kinsley Bouknight, who must travel to Boston in December to...
Changes in the Newberry Observer
As some may have noticed, there have been some changes in the Newberry Observer in the past few months. I want to take a moment to address some of them and how 2024 will look for the Observer. 1. No more jail log. I decided to stop doing the jail...
The dilemma of the dress code
There was a discussion recently about the appropriateness of wearing jeans at a school when a special guest speaker had been invited to address the students. It was casual day and, while no one objected to wearing jeans, some felt the staff should “dress up” when company is coming.
LTC Jason Oxner retires after 26 years of military service
NEWBERRY — On June 13 1997, Jason Oxner enlisted into the United States Army Reserve at Fort Jackson, South Carolina as a Wheeled Mechanic (63W). Jason was assigned to the 175th Maintenance Company. While in the Army Reserves, he served in a Maintenance recovery Team. Performed duties as a Wheeled Mechanic during numerous field exercises and annual training events from 1997-2001. Then attended basic training in 1998 and later moved to Aberdeen, Maryland for Advance Individual Training which is also known as Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Training.
Jordan’s Way helps Newberry County Animal Shelter raise money
NEWBERRY — The Newberry County Animal Shelter hosted a live fundraiser focused on promoting adoptions and raising money for the shelter animals on Tuesday, December 12. At the end of the first day, the shelter raised over $11,000. “The cash deposited was close to $13,000,” said the shelter’s Operations...
City Public Works Department honors retiree
NEWBERRY – The City of Newberry’s Public Works department recently honored a long-time employee on his final day of work prior to retirement. Leo Cannon began working for the city on July 31, 1995 and was a maintenance worker for the Public Works department. After the many different...
Lambert’s Arts and Antiques opens in downtown Newberry
NEWBERRY — On October 3, 2023, Scott Lambert and Patty Cason opened Lambert’s Arts and Antiques, their first store focusing on selling art, movie memorabilia and antiques. “We were sitting on the couch Labor Day…and I said ‘You’re [Patty’s] art should really be seen.’ And I’ve always wanted to have a little store, just some old antique things and movie memorabilia and different things,” said Scott Lambert.
Caldwell’s big night was not enough as the Bulldogs fall at home to Dutch Fork in a tight battle
NEWBERRY — Newberry guard Kenton Caldwell’s big night goes to waste as they fall at home 56-46 to Dutch Fork on day two of the Bennie Bennett Holiday Classic Tournament. The Bulldogs(5-7) came into the second day of the tournament riding high after defeating Strom Thurmond in their opening round on Wednesday, Dec. 27. Fans packed Newberry High School’s gym on Thursday evening hoping to see the a repeat of the night before from the varsity boys team, but things didn’t go as planned.
TD Charitable Foundation gifts $30,000 to the Newberry Arts for All
NEWBERRY — The Newberry Opera House (NOH) Foundation is thrilled to “cut the ribbon” on a major component of its Newberry Arts for All (NAFA) program which was a 2022 recipient of a $30,000 donation from the TD Charitable Foundation (TDCF)—the giving arm of TD Bank. The donation was part of the TD Charitable Foundation’s 20th anniversary celebration last year. The funds were used to purchase a 4K projector and screen for the theater which will enhance the educational offerings for the students at Newberry County Schools, the Newberry Community, and beyond.
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